It took Duluth, Minnesota 40 years to become one of the country’s premier mountain biking destinations. Who better to take us on Duluth’s rollercoaster ride from barren steel town to thriving trail city than guest contributor and biking activist Hansi Johnson?

In 1983, QBP Outside Rep Kip Byars set out on a bicycle tour across the U.S. At the age of 21, his son Logan set out to “follow in Dad’s footsteps.” Kip expected his son to enjoy the journey. What he didn’t expect was an invitation to come along for the ride.